Travel Nurse RN - PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care - $1,744 per week
TalentBurst, Inc — Houston, TX
$1,744/wk
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- PICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Start
- 08/24/2026
Job description
TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: PICU - Pediatric Intensive Care
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/24/2026
- Duration: 12 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – PICU
Houston, Texas
Shift: Days | 36 Hours/Week | 13-Week Travel Assignment
Assignment Details
- Specialty: Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU)
- Shift: Day Shift
- Hours: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts (36 hours/week)
- Auto-Offer: Yes
Unit Information
- Facility Address: 7600 Fannin St, Houston, TX
- Unit Location: 5th Floor, West Tower
- Unit Size: 14–22 beds
- EMR: Meditech
Staffing & Patient Care
- Collaborative team environment with Charge Nurse, Unit Secretary, and bedside RNs.
- Nurse staffing varies based on patient acuity and census.
- Typical patient ratio: 4:1 (Med/Surg population).
Patient Population & Procedures
The unit cares for pediatric patients requiring medical and surgical care, including:
- Cleft palate repairs
- Appendectomies
- Chest tube management
- Lumbar punctures
- Seizure management
- Non-invasive cardiology patients
- Thoracic procedures (thoracotomy, thoracoscopy, pectus bar placement)
- Orthopedic and General Surgery patients
Note: No neurosurgery, stroke, or foreign body airway removal cases.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of PICU RN experience
- Current BLS Certification
- Current PALS Certification
Preferred Qualifications
- ACLS Certification
Floating
- May float to NICU Level I or Level II as needed.
Schedule Requirements
- 4 weekend days every 4 weeks
- No on-call requirement
Dress Code
- Royal Blue Scrubs
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Talent Burst Job ID #26-24750. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel- RN- PICU
About TalentBurst, Inc
TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.
Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement.